N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is the basic component of glutathione and is known as the "mother of all antioxidants".
CAS No. :
616-91-1EINECS :
210-498-3Package :
25KG/DRUMBrand :
TOPINCHEM®Origin :
CHINAFormula :
C5H9NO3SMinimum Order :
200KGItem :
N–Acetyl–L–CysteineFactory Supply N–Acetyl–L–Cysteine CAS 616-91-1
Description
N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is highly valued for its ability to increase glutathione levels in the body, which is crucial for lung function, brain function, and liver detoxification.
Specification
Analysis Item | Specification | Method |
Characters, Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals | Visual |
Identification | Infrared absorption | USP197K |
Assay | NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0% | USP621 |
Residue on ignition | NMT 0.5% | USP281 |
Lead | NMT 1 ppm | USP 43 |
Arsenic | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP 43 |
Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP 43 |
Mercury | NMT 0. 1 ppm | USP 43 |
Specific rotation[α]D25 | +21 ~+27 ° | USP781S |
pH | 2.0~2.8 | USP791 |
Loss on drying | NMT 1.0% | USP731 |
Application
N-acetyl-L-cysteine is used as a mucolytic in medicine. Used in biochemical research, medically used as a mucolytic and an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning.